Real Estate (Short Story) - 9/21/2003 9:51:53 AMVery good story line. The plot kept you reading and I enjoyed the fact that the problem closing in was not given a name or a face. Well done but adding length may be the key to a notable achievment.

Downtowns are Obsolete (Article) - 9/21/2003 7:25:55 AMI was just wondering the other day, "Where the heck is the 'downtown' in my city?" There really isn't one, unless you count the center of the city-- which, although it's half the size of a 'regular' downtown, still has the same crime and parking hassles. "Downtown" should remain the quaint idea from the old song.

Alcohol (Article) - 9/14/2003 5:02:34 PMThis was another excellent piece of writing; it must have been very difficult for you to reveal all the personal stories, but so worth it, as the personal stories are what can make the difference in somebody else's life.

Space difficulties and possibilities (Article) - 9/14/2003 4:56:32 PMThis was very well-written and easily understandable to this reader who has very little scientific background and a lot of curiousity. Thank you, Michael. I would like to see you write more nonfiction pieces like this.

finances (Poetry) - 2/5/2004 6:28:36 PMVery well written. We have to tke control of our own finances....

Hot Air (Poetry) - 1/5/2004 4:24:49 PMIt's cold in Iowa, but do you really need all that hot air?

Hot Air (Poetry) - 1/5/2004 3:29:31 PM(((michael)))
LOL you said it...all politicians blow hot air
promise you the moon, lie, lie, lie, lie, lie...they say my vote counts, but does it, really? seems one can buy their way into office nowadays, not earn it honestly
great rant--
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :)

Hot Air (Poetry) - 1/5/2004 3:27:31 PMfor a minnit, i thought this was in response to karla's poem, "blue norther", but i guess i was wrong! still, a good write! can't wait until the elections are over; politics and politicians, as a rule, are BORRRRRRRRRRRRRING! LOL
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn (who is NOT a fan of politics or politicians!). :)

Sudden Change (Poetry) - 12/14/2003 3:13:48 AMvery well written ... a very unfortunate and common occurance here in NYC ... you never think it can happen to you, until it does ...

Jeans (Poetry) - 12/7/2003 8:03:47 AMI never wear jeans, but I find you can get a pair at Goodwill for a few dollars that will last years. I buy them for my nephew for workpants. He won't wear anything else.

Olden, Golden days (Poetry) - 12/7/2003 8:00:57 AMAll too true, I fear. Almost nobody is with us right up to the end. Keep on truckin' .

Olden, Golden days (Poetry) - 11/27/2003 12:54:57 AMlife certainly goes on ... sometimes the golden days can become tarnished ... good write ...

Jeans (Poetry) - 11/20/2003 3:23:47 AMLOL...excellant work but alas advertising just plain old has most of America by the wallets and their b***s! ;O)
~Nikki~

Republican America (Poetry) - 11/4/2003 6:37:45 PMYou dear poet have seen and spoken through the eyes, heart and mind of wisdom and truth...Excellant!!!!
~Nikki~

Republican America (Poetry) - 11/2/2003 5:34:46 PMSuch truth...though party lines seem to have no difference...those decadent few of the uncaring rich...oh, well...guillotines are easily built...though, hopefully these days in figure of speech...God bless us middle class folks...'cause where would "they" be without us?

Republican America (Poetry) - 11/2/2003 5:29:58 PMI'm a Republican, but I still liked this poem, Michael. The rhyme scheme was excellent and the rhythm and flow, superb.
Julie

September 11th (Poetry) - 9/30/2003 3:21:39 PM(((michael)))
september 11--a day that changed us, forever
i agree with linda, this is a must-read piece for everyone--well done
i wish we--the human race--could embrace peace
let it begin with me
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :( i will always remember and never forget

To The Young (Poetry) - 9/30/2003 3:19:36 PM(((michael)))
powerful, needed write
i learned to respect my elders, and listen to what they said--i wish the parents of today would teach their children well, and that the kids would listen
when we took discipline out of the home and prayer out of the schools, that's when everything changed
*BRAVO* and thank you for your courage in posting this outstanding lesson--a keeper for my library
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :)

Autumn (Poetry) - 9/29/2003 6:59:41 PMReally great job Michael.
Some of these things I never heard of,
Guess I need to get out a little more!?!

Autumn (Poetry) - 9/29/2003 3:23:42 PMvery good, i can never rhyme, just can't find the words

Energy (Poetry) - 9/27/2003 3:31:33 PMWell stated, Michael!!! So many of us talk a great game, however we fail to put our words into action. Unless we each become responsible and correct our erroneous ways of neglect and waste, SOON, we're doomed!

Greed (Poetry) - 9/23/2003 10:27:40 AMYes, I like this, even if you did misspell thieves. How come you never gave me a copy of that photo?

Greed (Poetry) - 9/18/2003 5:29:31 PMGreed, the foundation of the economy. A tad cynical? perhaps....
This is a gutsy write ... well done
john+

A Man in Black (Poetry) - 9/16/2003 8:36:22 AMterrific tribute to a legend that will be missed by all country music fans such as myself; there will never be another johnny cash! :( (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in texas, karen lynn.

Heat (Poetry) - 9/15/2003 6:56:44 AMGood one Michael! I can
indentfy with this one.
Heat and humidity can
drain you completely!
Another excellent write!
~~Linda~~

A Man in Black (Poetry) - 9/15/2003 6:53:58 AMJohnny has always been a favorite
of mine, Michael. I was raised on
country music. I have several tapes
of him and even a few albums.
~EXCELLENT tribute to a wonderful man!
~~Linda~~

September 11th (Poetry) - 9/14/2003 8:31:07 PMNot bad, Mike, not bad. Personally, I still think there's hope, if we could just get a President
who's not power mad and totally void of common sense, and if things don't fall
apart before then.

Heat (Poetry) - 9/14/2003 8:26:09 PMThis is cute. I think it could use a bit of tweaking, but all in all, it's fine.

A Man in Black (Poetry) - 9/14/2003 2:10:12 PMA great tribute to a great influence. I didn't know him, wasn't a great fan of his. But I met him once when he lived in Memphis. He seemed a friendly sort and I liked him even from the short duration of our discussion. He will be missed.
Best regards,
Leland

Cruising (Poetry) - 9/12/2003 9:30:15 PMThis reminds me of a song: "Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places"! :) Nice to know the gay bar scene is comparable to the straight bar scene.
Interesting write, Michael. I could sense the urgency in your well worded prose.